San Bernardino County authorities confiscated 900 pounds of illegal fireworks, issued citations, and underscored the importance of safety during the Fourth of July festivities.

An LAPD officer from the gang enforcement unit was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being shot in Exposition Park. The suspect is in custody, and the incident is under investigation.

An 8-year-old girl died in Buena Park due to a fireworks mishap on July 4th; an investigation revealed the use of illegal fireworks led to her injuries. The homeowner was arrested with charges pending.

LAFD quickly extinguished a small brush fire on Fletcher Drive in Silver Lake, ensuring no structures or individuals were harmed. The cause is under investigation.

One dead and another injured in a shooting at Troy's Burgers in San Pedro, Los Angeles; a suspect fled the scene in a Nissan Altima. Police are investigating.

The LA County Board of Supervisors is offering a $10,000 reward for leads on attackers of transgender store owner Sabrina de La Peña. The attacks are being investigated as hate crimes by the LAPD.

LAPD seeks a suspect for stabbings in Westlake that left three men critically wounded, with no detailed suspect description due to victims' conditions.

South Gate police seized 25 tons of illegal fireworks from a home, leading to five arrests and a combined effort to safely remove the threat from the community.

Surveillance video from a school shows ICE agents urinating on its grounds, leading to public outrage and calls for an investigation. The agents complied with requests to leave after being confronted by school officials.

Long Beach Airport was named the second-best airport in the USA by The Washington Post, praised for its convenience, unique "airport oasis," and recent improvements. It's recognized for excellent customer service and historic preservation.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department led a multi-agency effort, Operation Disrupt the Demand, resulting in 32 arrests for sex trafficking-related crimes and the rescue of three victims.

A 7-Eleven employee in Hollywood is brain-dead after an alleged fight with a manager; no arrests made, LAPD investigating, and the family seeks justice.

A man faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter after a fatal collision in Newbury Park, with a special allegation for it being a serious felony. He's out on bail with an arraignment set for July 14, 2025.